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Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Bridgerton icon leads BAFTA-winning series as it returns with Peaky Blinders star
The popular series featuring one of Bridgerton's biggest stars is set to return for a second season. An award winning series featuring a Bridgerton icon and Peaky Blinders star is set to return to screens. Today Channel 4 has announced a brand-new story of the much loved drama anthology series I Am. The latest instalment of the BAFTA-winning female-led drama will be titled I Am Helen. I Am Helen will be led by Bridgerton and Derry Girl's star Nicola Coughlan, opposite Joe Cole, who is known for Gangs of London and Peaky Blinders. Nicola will follow the list of high profile names who have previously headlined the I Am series, including Kate Winslet in 2023. I Am Helen follows the standout success of three previous I Am series, authentically exploring the personal experiences of women through provocative, emotionally raw storytelling. Since its debut in 2019, the series has quickly become Channel 4's most successful new 10pm drama and is praised for its emotionally raw story telling and strong female lead. I Am Helen will air on Channel 4, though no official release date has been shared yet. Nicola Coughlan said: 'It's an absolute honour to be part of telling the next I Am… story alongside Dominic Savage — a singular talent and a storyteller deeply committed to exploring the breadth of the female experience. To follow in the footsteps of the brilliant women who've collaborated with him on this series feels truly surreal, and I feel incredibly fortunate to be embarking on this journey.' Since its first debut, the I Am anthology has become a hit with fans, as one person said: "Love the series! Very good acting and a refreshing, rare authentic representation of women on screen." Another added: "Honestly the best show for every woman to watch. Possibly the only true representation of women I have ever seen." Previous high profile names include Vicky McClure starring in I Am Nicola; Samantha Morton starring in the BAFTA nominated I Am Kirsty; and Gemma Chan starring in I Am Hannah. Series two was equally successful, starring Suranne Jones in the BAFTA nominated I Am Victoria, Letitia Wright in I Am Danielle and Lesley Manville in I Am Maria. The latest instalment of the critically acclaimed anthology series is created, written, produced and directed by BAFTA-winning filmmaker Dominic Savage. Gemma Boswell, Commissioning Editor, Channel 4 Drama at Channel 4, added: 'We are delighted to welcome back Dominic Savage alongside the supremely talented Nicola Coughlan in I AM HELEN. "The I AM series is a powerful and timely portrait of our times, and we are thrilled to have the powerhouse combination of Dominic and Nicola to tell such a distinctive and impactful story.'
Daily Record
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Netflix fans loving 'unhinged' period drama with 'absurd' characters starring Derry Girls star
Netflix's The Decameron, a dark comedy miniseries, has proven a hit with fans for its 'absurd' characters and 'hilarious' script. Netflix viewers are absolutely enthralled by the darkly comic miniseries The Decameron, lavishing praise on its "absurd" characters and "hilarious" dialogue. The Decameron is a captivating short series that draws inspiration from a collection of stories from 14th-century Italy penned by Giovanni Boccaccio. Amidst the backdrop of history's most devastating pandemic, The Black Death, the narrative centres around an affluent family's antics as they navigate survival with a liberal dose of sharp wit and humour. Charting the lives of both aristocrats and their servants as they retreat to a villa to luxuriate out of harm's way, the miniseries quickly descends into mayhem. With a 15 rating, The Decameron boldly embraces its dark comedic elements through explicit sexual content, coarse language, violence, and grisly details, securing its place as a fan favourite. One assessment from Rotten Tomatoes hails the programme as a "strange and amusing limited series", stating: "Characters that once seemed irredeemable are likeable, if not loveable, by the final episode. Absurd and enjoyable, the series manages to stay light while investigating the dark underbelly of humanity." Amidst the dread of the Bubonic Plague, audiences witness the characters' desperate fight for survival while asking themselves who truly 'deserves' to survive, providing a mix of mirth and morose moments, reports the Express. One viewer commented: "While the show is loosely based on a 700-year-old book, I found The Decameron fresh and engaging." They added that the plot and characters felt like they were faithful to the 1300s without being stodgy. "The characters are absolutely absurd, but that is part of their charm." Launched in 2024, the series boasts a star-studded cast, including the hilarious Tanya Reynolds from Sex Education, alongside Zosia Mamet, best known for her breakout comedic role as Shoshanna Shapiro in HBO's Girls. But the talent doesn't end there; viewers can also look forward to seeing Derry Girl's very own Saoirse-Monica Jackson portray a handmaiden, Misia, alongside Beecham House actor Amar Chadha-Patel. The dynamic casting of The Decameron has received plenty of accolades, with some even describing the characters as "unhinged". One review stated: "A period historical series that throws all the comedy and romance tropes out of the window, escalated by the enjoyable performances of a diverse cast untangled from any political narrative. This series is proof that even a story with unpredictable direction and story arcs makes for a hilariously entertaining one." Another viewer remarked: "The Decameron is a darkly funny, beautiful look at the stripped-down elements of humanity in the face of an unbearable world state." With Kathleen Jordan at the helm, the unique storyline was in safe hands, as the filmmaker had just come off the back of another Netflix hit, Teenage Bounty Hunters. The humorous historical drama covers a vast amount of territory in its brief eight-episode run, but it seems the series was never meant for an additional season and concludes where the original 14th-century tale does - making it utterly binge-worthy. If you're keen to see how this much-talked-about show unfolds, all episodes of The Decameron are available to stream on Netflix now.
The Irish Sun
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Ireland AM star missing on air AGAIN as viewers brand fan-favourite replacement host ‘a breath of fresh air'
IRELAND AM star Alan Hughes was missing from the morning show again today - but fans were full of praise for his popular replacement. The Virgin Media TV star co-hosts the hit morning show alongside 2 Alan has jetted off on a lavish holiday with his husband Credit: Brian McEvoy 2 Eric Roberts stood in for Alan today Credit: Instagram However, the mainstay host has been absent from the hit breakfast show on this year. was missing from the small screen again today a s he is enjoying a sun-soaked getaway. The 61-year-old and his husband Karl Broderick have jetted off to Sitges in Taking over from Alan's hosting duties for the day was READ MORE ON IRELAND AM After hosting the show across the weekend, Eric returned to the couch this morning alongside Muireann and Tommy. The trio posed on set in the Virgin Media studios for a smiling snap. The Viewers raced to social media with praise after the show. most read in the irish sun One fan wrote: "Love Eric on the show he's a breath of fresh air." A second gushed: "The lovely Eric certainly brightens up any morning." Ireland AM studio turns into disco Another added: "Great Eric is back." Tommy Bowe made a Gerard Jordan, who's best known for his role as Steo Nash in the hit soap, sat down with and . However, the hosts had their wires crossed and mixed up some of the Dubliner's credentials with an English actor with the same name. AWKWARD! When introducing Gerard to viewers, Karen mentioned some shows that she thought he had acted in. She said: "He has overcome the carnage of Carrigstown, faced down the White Walkers in During their chat, Tommy also spoke about the hit series saying: "Obviously you're involved in The 34-year-old pulled up the presenters on the incorrect information saying: "I wasn't on Karen and Tommy both looked surprised as Karen asked: "You have another one. Is there another one?" The dad-of-eight replied: "Yeah there's another one, yeah. I wasn't on Game of Thrones or Derry Girl, but I was just on Fair City."
Yahoo
05-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Mayor subjected to online 'campaign of disinformation'
The leader of the SDLP has condemned a "deliberate campaign of disinformation and smearing" directed towards the mayor of Derry City and Strabane. Speaking on Wednesday, Claire Hanna said online abuse of Lilian Seenoi Barr in recent weeks had both "implied and very direct racist undertones". Hanna said the abuse comes after a man was jailed last month for posting abusive messages online toward Seenoi Barr. Seenoi Barr, who was born in Kenya and became the first black mayor in Northern Ireland last year, said the past week has been "deeply distressing". She said she has reported the abuse to police and reassessed her security. In a statement, police said they received a report on 24 February in relation to online posts and commentary. "Enquiries are ongoing, and will continue to be reviewed to identify any potential offences," the police said. Derry City and Strabane area commander Ch Supt Gillian Kearney said the police will "continue to work with and support the mayor to ensure she feels safe in her workplace". "To that end, we are working with Derry City and Strabane District Council to provide reassurance," the senior officer added. Lilian Seenoi Barr and Claire Hanna, flanked by party colleagues, addressed a press conference in Derry's Guildhall on Wednesday. "The past week has been deeply distressing seeing lies, disinformation and malicious attacks spread about me, simply because of my firm and reasoned commitment to fighting racism and injustice in our society," Seenoi Barr said. "I want to be very clear, I will not be deterred by name-calling, the smearing of my character and certainly not by online attacks by those who offer nothing constructive to society." The mayor said she has also been humbled by the support that she has received in the wake of "malicious smearing and lies". She said the attacks are "rooted in prejudice" and believes she has been targeted because of her ethnicity and background. "I am a Maasai woman and a Derry Girl," she said. Seenoi Barr said she is proud to call Derry her home and that the abuse she has received will not deter her from her carrying out her duties as mayor. "Whether people like it or not I have earned my position as mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council," she said. Seenoi Barr said such online attacks can deter people from ethnic minority backgrounds aspiring to hold public office "if serious action is not taken". "This is a city I am proud to represent and proud to call my home - it will not stand for division or racism." In a statement, Ch Supt Kearney said any abuse, harassment or criminality directed at our elected representatives "is totally unacceptable and will be thoroughly investigated". "We will continue to do all we can to ensure that our elected representatives are supported, and they can undertake their role free from abuse, harassment and intimidation," she added.
BBC News
05-03-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
Lilian Seenoi Barr: Mayor subject to 'campaign of disinformation'
The leader of the SDLP has condemned a "deliberate campaign of disinformation and smearing" directed towards the mayor of Derry City and on Wednesday, Claire Hanna said online abuse of Lilian Seenoi Barr in recent weeks had both "implied and very direct racist undertones".Hanna said the abuse comes after a man was jailed last month for posting abusive messages online toward Seenoi Barr, who was born in Kenya and became the first black mayor in Northern Ireland last year, said the past week has been "deeply distressing". She said she has reported the abuse to police and reassessed her security. In a statement, police said they received a report on 24 February in relation to online posts and commentary. "Enquiries are ongoing, and will continue to be reviewed to identify any potential offences," the police City and Strabane area commander Ch Supt Gillian Kearney said the police will "continue to work with and support the mayor to ensure she feels safe in her workplace". "To that end, we are working with Derry City and Strabane District Council to provide reassurance," the senior officer added. 'Deeply distressing' Lilian Seenoi Barr and Claire Hanna, flanked by party colleagues, addressed a press conference in Derry's Guildhall on Wednesday. "The past week has been deeply distressing seeing lies, disinformation and malicious attacks spread about me, simply because of my firm and reasoned commitment to fighting racism and injustice in our society," Seenoi Barr said. "I want to be very clear, I will not be deterred by name-calling, the smearing of my character and certainly not by online attacks by those who offer nothing constructive to society."The mayor said she has also been humbled by the support that she has received in the wake of "malicious smearing and lies". She said the attacks are "rooted in prejudice" and believes she has been targeted because of her ethnicity and background. "I am a Maasai woman and a Derry Girl," she said. Seenoi Barr said she is proud to call Derry her home and that the abuse she has received will not deter her from her carrying out her duties as mayor. "Whether people like it or not I have earned my position as mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council," she said. Seenoi Barr said such online attacks can deter people from ethnic minority backgrounds aspiring to hold public office "if serious action is not taken"."This is a city I am proud to represent and proud to call my home - it will not stand for division or racism." In a statement, Ch Supt Kearney said any abuse, harassment or criminality directed at our elected representatives "is totally unacceptable and will be thoroughly investigated"."We will continue to do all we can to ensure that our elected representatives are supported, and they can undertake their role free from abuse, harassment and intimidation," she added.
